Dora Ohrenstein

Dora Ohrenstein is a leading crochet designer, author and teacher. Her books include the upcoming The Crocheter’s Skill-Building Workbook (Storey), The New Tunisian Crochet (Interweave, 2013), Custom Crocheted Sweaters (Lark, 2012), the first in-depth book on sweater construction and alteration for crocheters, Creating Crochet Fabric (Lark, 2010), and Crochet Insider's Passion for Fashion (Leisure Arts, 2009). Dora's chic and innovative designs appear regularly in Interweave Crochet, Crochet!, Vogue Knitting Crochet, and Crochet Today magazines. She is Co-Editor of Annies.com widely read Talking Crochet column, and has written for various other publications about crochet history, international traditions, and techniques. Dora is the founder and editor of Crochet Insider, an online magazine that has won the Flamie Award three times. She is also a professional singer and voice teacher.

Projects by Dora Ohrenstein

This modern take on an older classic features a deep V-neck and armholes for a relaxed fit that can accommodate a variety of underlying layers. Perfect as a tank top cover-up, this chic vest also works well over long sleeve tops as a seasonal transition piece.

Crossed cables appear very frequently in knitting, but luckily there is a way to replicate the stitches and have them appear in your crochet work. All you’ll need for this technique is a very flexible yarn, since you’ll be moving it to get under and around stitches, knowledge of the front post and back post

Spice up your winter look with a pair of crossed cables fingerless mitts. The mustard yarn and classic decorative buttons add style to this classic set of gloves. Small modifications to the pattern are all you need to make these longer for a more demure look.

Shells and wheels adorn this stylish jacket which features elements of 1920s fashion – wide sleeves, deep armholes and full body that draws in at the hips – with contemporary flair. This versatile design can be worn with slacks or a dress, and the shape suits many body types.

Downton Abbey heroines aren’t the only ones who can wear lace! Shades of Irish crochet appear in the motif and also in the picot pattern used at the sides and shoulders in this design. Layer it over a tee for casual wear, or over a black tank for a dressier look.

Patterns by Skill Level

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